Motherhood Thoughts on Christmas Eve

I am the first to get excited about magical stories, Santa included.

Last night, as I was rocking my little guy to bed, I heard myself tell him about Santa coming and the presents he will leave under the tree.

There is so much magic and excitement around Christmas… it is absolutely contagious, even for an adult.

But as I sat rocking him, I realized that I wanted to share excitement about the true meaning of Christmas as well.

I began to tell him the story of the babe that was born in a manger; the answer to so many prayers and predictions of a Savior that would come.

I told him of how Jesus was born to save him, to save me.

I told him that miracles exist!! And it all started out with the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ, here on this earth.

Christmas will be over in a few days, and in some ways it wont feel as magical… but the meaning of Christmas is still alive and well. I will continue to rock my son to sleep and tell him stories of how much this Savior loves Him and the truth of His presence in our lives during Christmas time and all throughout the year.

Merry Christmas!